Pastry Cook (PM)

Gramercy Tavern; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gramercy Tavern is seeking a Pastry Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing a variety of food and pastry items while adhering to high culinary standards in a prestigious restaurant known for seasonal cuisine. With a focus on professional growth, applicants should be passionate about food and eager to learn and contribute effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

51% dining discount

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Options

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Pastry Cook.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and pastry items for service.
• Maintain an orderly and neat work area.
• Support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.

Skills

Baking and pastry techniques

Communication

Time management

Job description

One of America’s most beloved restaurants, Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service since 1994. Chef Michael Anthony’s fiercely seasonal menu consists of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcases the restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors. The restaurant can be enjoyed through two distinct dining experiences: the Tavern and the Dining Room. The Tavern serves an à la carte menu in a casual, walk-in setting. The Dining Room offers fixed-price and tasting menus.

Who you are:

The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food and pastry items for service in the restaurant. You have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen.

What you'll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
• Demonstrate an understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production, and proper use of kitchen equipment
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is excellently prepped, seasoned, and prepared to the standards taught by restaurant’s culinary leaders by the beginning of service.
• Maintain a sound and inquisitive working knowledge of common seasonal ingredients and retain new knowledge of ingredients used in our cuisine.
• Effectively participate in a professionally run service period, restocking stations as needed and performing last minute or special-order prep needs with a calm sense of urgency.
• Communicate effectively and hospitably with all teams throughout the day and throughout service.
• Maintain an orderly and neat work area displaying calm professionalism to promote food quality and reduce waste. Follow all recipes, portioning, proper storage and FIFO to minimize waste.

What we need from you:

• 1+ years experience as a Pastry Cook
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Availability to work the PM shift
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

What you’ll get from us:

• Hourly Rate of $22 - $25/hour + revenue share
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
• Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have daily access to earnings and flexible saving options

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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